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Cathe Friedrich talks about active aging

What is “Active Aging?

So, what exactly is “active aging.” It can mean different things depending on the subject matter at hand, but overall, active aging is how we can feel our best with each passing year by focusing on the activities that keep our bodies and our minds equipped for life.  

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Achy Joints

5 Science-Backed Ways to Deal with Achy Joints in the Winter

Does the cold of winter worsen stiffness and swelling in your joints? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find their joint pain amplified during the chilly months. The good news is there are effective ways to manage and relieve the achiness. This article explores 5 practical approaches to soothing joint discomfort all winter long.

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Restorative Exercise

5 Types of Restorative Exercise for Recovery

Intense exercise, such as HIIT training and strength training can improve your body composition and cardiovascular health, but your body needs to recover between more intense exercise sessions. That’s where restorative exercise comes in. Here are some forms of exercise you can do during those “easy” days to help your body recover.

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Squats and flexibility

How Squats Can Improve Your Flexibility

Squats are one of the best kind of exercises when it comes to building lower body strength, but can they also make you more flexible? This article explores the myth that strength training exercises, like squats, shorten muscles and reduce flexibility and how they can make you more flexible.

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Stretching

5 Surprising Benefits of Stretching

Most fitness experts will tell you to stretch your muscles after a workout. However, there are some reasons you should do it at other times as well. Here are five surprising health benefits of stretching.

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